If you have set foot outside in the past few weeks (and we really hope that you have), you’ve noticed that temperatures are soaring to sweltering levels. This is nice for sunscreen salesmen, but it is bad news for water levels in Lincoln. Hot temperatures lead to droughts that lead to fires.
The news is normally rife with stories of wildfires around the country during this time of year. Fires caused by drought don’t just burn trees. They can demolish homes and other properties too. These types of fires can happen anywhere and are often unexpected.
2013 was an abnormally low year for wildfires, but that means nothing to the loved ones of 19 firefighters that died while fighting the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona. This fire was ignited when lightning struck dry ground 80 miles northwest of Phoenix. Because of drought and high temperatures, the fire spread unpredictably. These brave men were overrun and killed by this dangerous wildfire.
As a homeowner, it’s necessary to monitor current droughts and wildfires in Lincolnyour area. Try these websites as helpful references:
Drought Monitor – http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
USDA Forest Service Fire Mapping – http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/
Contact Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Lincoln Nebraska now if your home has been damaged by a fire. We clean up all existing damage, including water damage, and restore your property to the way it looked before. You can expect timely response and professional care when you choose to work with our team.